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Statement on the Removal of Language Prohibiting Political Interference in NSF Grants

October 29, 2026 0

The American Political Science Association (APSA) expresses deep concern over the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) decision to remove language from its scientific integrity policy that prohibits political interference in publicly funded research. The new policy, […]

Statement on the Rescission of Appropriated Funds

October 29, 2026 0

The American Political Science Association (APSA) condemns the unlawful actions taken by the Trump Administration to illegally withhold $810 million dollars of federal funding appropriated by Congress, much of which supports the research of political […]

APSA Joint Statement on the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program

September 22, 2026 0

The American Political Science Association (APSA) and the undersigned organizations are writing to express disappointment in the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) removal of STEM education and several major social science disciplines from eligibility for the […]

APSA Comment in Response to OMB Proposed Rule Changes: “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance”

July 16, 2026 Comments Off

APSA submitted the following comment to the Office of Management and Budget on regulations.gov on July 10, 2026, in response to the proposed rule change titled “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance.” JULY 10, 2026 — […]

Statement on Reorganizations and Reductions at the National Science Foundation

June 17, 2025 Comments Off

The American Political Science Association (APSA) is deeply concerned by the recent announcement that the National Science Foundation (NSF) will be undergoing an agency-wide restructuring plan, including the complete dissolution of the agency’s 37 research […]

Why Political Science Matters: Resources for APSA Members in Times of Political and Institutional Upheaval

May 15, 2025 1

In response to the rapidly evolving political climate and its impact on academic freedom, research funding, and democratic institutions, the American Political Science Association (APSA) has launched a new collection of resources designed to support […]

Statement on the Academic Freedom and Independence of U.S. Institutions of Higher Education

April 8, 2025 Comments Off

The American Political Science Association (APSA) is deeply concerned by recent attacks on the independence of colleges and universities in the United States. Over the past few weeks, there have been instances of hundreds of […]

APSA Statement on the Rights of International Scholars

April 2, 2025 Comments Off

The American Political Science Association (APSA) is deeply disturbed by recent violations of the basic rights of international scholars in the United States. Over the past few weeks, there have been several reported instances of […]

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